Gloom

In Gloom, you assume control of the fate of an eccentric family of misfits and misanthropes.

This card game immediately stands out from the pack (boom tish!) by having transparent cards; an ingenious idea that is then carried through to the game mechanics of covering up and revealing point scores on cards placed on top of one another. The Edward Gorey-esque theme is a lot of fun, though he doesn’t actually get a mention. This rules summary and card inventory covers the first edition game and the four expansions Unhappy Homes, Unwelcome Guests, Unfortunate Expeditions, and Unquiet Dead.